June 2017
I backpacked through Rome, Florence, Venice, and Paris. I met a lot of fascinating humans I’ll never see again. I asked each one to leave some words in my pocket notebook.
“Two puzzling girls were “questioning” the portal of St. Duke. As a volunteer guide, I couldn’t resist asking them if they wanted any help and…half an hour later, we were still there”
“I am a 48-year-old married Disabled vet from Jamestown TN. My wife and I are on a 78 Day 12 country Europe tour to celebrate 25 years of marriage. We have 3 children and 5 grandchildren.”
“20 years old, just finished exams, traveling in Europe!! Thanks for reminding me that there are so many beautiful Americans out there. Peace + blessings + yeehaw”
“Seedy you know you need me, Feed me my schnitzel smells cheesy #badpunter” “Forget Economics & follow your dreams”
“I hear the UChicago is really intense. Don’t give up! It’ll be worth it in the end. Also if you wanted to check out my origami, the business is called ‘The Crafty Dyborg’ and I’m mostly on EBay and FB, and maybe Instagram if you check back after September! Dyborg is a combination of my name, Darcy, and the word cyborg, because I’m a cyborg due to my implanted heart device.”
“I feel so free and myself in Europe. It is the home of my heart!”
“I FEAR NOTHING AND I THINK THAT ALL WHAT HAPPEN IN MY LIFE IS THE RESULT OF MY CHOICES.”
“YOU ARE LOVED” – God. “This is the start of your greatest adventure”
“My hope is to retire soon and teach English in a foreign country.”
“I’m Titta and I’m from Rome! You (Angela and Anne) are very nice! Thanks for your company and have a happy holidays! Bye Bye, by Titta and Maurizo”
“Just meet angela and anne at a american bar In Florence, Italy. We started bonding over different drinks. They are from chicago, which is relatively close to North Carolina. Hopefully we can catch up in the states.” “I’ve, meet angela and anne at a american bar in Florence. We love other americans at the bar.”
“You guys are super cool. I know we’ve only been talking for twenty minutes, but you guys seem smart & cool. You’re definitely going places in life so enjoy your trip and try to make as many cool memories as you can. Remember to get pictures together. Pro tip ask families for pictures. Talk to other people in the hostel & maybe even go to dinner or other activities with them. It was awesome meeting you & have fun on your trip! (Geolitti -> Gelato recommendation)”
“My name is Jaime, I’m from Chile. I have been traveling around two months around Europe and i can say that is one of my best experience that I ever had. I saw many things, meet with some different persons around my traveling. And It was really interesting what they see around the citys I visited.”
“Ciao, sono Federico e aggi sono venute nel mio ristoronte due bellissime ragatte…spero di rivederle presto magari in America. Baci, e stato un piacore conoscerle…”
